OCT 21
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES.
EAT. 90/100
1 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed
Passed all 4 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREPARATION HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 62025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
open cups for employees drinks placed in prep double door cooler, instructed to keep away in designated employees food section.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Using cloth towel in drying process for multi-use utensils at 3-comp sink, instructed not to use cloth.
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items ( bags ) stored at kitchen food shelf, Instructed to separate.
JAN 312024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 31
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Leaky pipe noted under 3-comp sink, Instructed manger to repair and maintain.
MAY 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SERVICE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY. THE ICE SCOOPERS WERE TAKEN TO THE DISH AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, SANITIZING, AND PROPERLY STORED DURING THE INSPECTION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK GRAVY (50.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK TUBES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A SHELF IN THE BREAKFAST AREA PAINT CHIPPED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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